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condition, especially that of the Transportation The wagons, ambulance & Harness all need thorough repair, which I find quite impracticable to do under the present arrangements. In view of the proposed change I respectfully ask authority to Rent a Building to be used as a stable & Repair Shop, at a monthly Rent of not more than 40$, and also authority to to repair the Transportation of the Bureau, at the Shops in Town, or to hire one man as Blacksmith, and one man as wheel-wright, or wagon maker, until such repairs shall be made, with authority to make the necessary purchases of material for the same. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your obt. Servant Geo. Shorkley. 1st Lieut. 15th Infantry Sub-Asst. Commissioner